NOVEMBER 28: After being limited in practice on Wednesday, Jones followed up yesterday’s full participant status with a second straight practice with full participation, and despite his reported fibula injury, he is expected to play this Sunday, per Joel A. Erickson of the IndyStar.
Neither today’s practice report nor the comments of head coach Shane Steichen acknowledged the rumors of a fracture in Jones’ lower leg, according to ESPN’s Stephen Holder, but in his comments to the media, Steichen said, “We would never put (Jones) out there if we thought something could go wrong.” The only hint reporters could glean came during an observable portion of practice in which Jones appeared to have a slight limp (video courtesy of James Boyd of The Athletic).
NOVEMBER 27: The Colts have cooled off in recent weeks, losing two of their last three games and only scoring 20 points in both of those contests. The health of quarterback Daniel Jones has also emerged as a talking point. 
Jones has been dealing with a lower leg issue recently, and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports it is a fracture in his fibula. Rapoport adds Jones intends to continue playing through the injury, citing a source who states the fracture is not a concern. The Colts have neither confirmed nor denied Jones’ reported diagnosis.
Nevertheless, ESPN’s Stephen Holder reports Jones will be listed as a full participant for today’s practice. He echoes the sentiment that this ailment is not expected to result in missed game time. Jones was listed as limited once in practice last week, and the same was true for yesterday’s practice report. Otherwise, the standout free agent signing has managed to log full sessions recently.
When speaking to the media, Jones himself said (via James Boyd of The Athletic) he first realized the issue last week but added he is unsure when exactly it occurred. The former first-rounder noted the ailment is affecting his fibula but also declined to confirm whether or not any fractures have taken place.
Jones won out a training camp competition with Anthony Richardson and he has started every game so far for his newest team. The ex-Giant has set new career highs in several categories this year, giving his market value a considerable boost. A new Indy deal will bring with it a considerable raise, but negotiations on that front are not expected to begin until the offseason.
As a result, Jones’ play down the stretch will be make for a compelling storyline. The 28-year-old struggling during the closing stages of the season would likely still leave the Colts in a playoff spot, but that could have a notable impact on his valuation. Jones took a one-year pact worth $14MM, nearly all of which was guaranteed. Both a franchise tag and a long-term deal will be far more expensive from the Colts’ perspective if either route ends up being taken.
Richardson remains on injured reserve at this point. That leaves sixth-round rookie Riley Leonard as the Colts’ backup. Leonard has not seen any game action since Jones suffered the injury, and it appears that will continue to be the case moving forward.
Lmao, Jets and Giants. Darnold and Jones… Too funny.
Makes it even worse they didn’t use Taylor with 5min left and up vs KC to close out. Jones is hampered and now every team knows it, don’t really think it is smart to play him. Maybe give it a full 6 weeks to heal.
True, but Richardson wont get them the division. Maybe they can rest Jones after 11 wins?
AR is still on IR so they would be trusting the rookie. No vet FA, Tannehill has been out for 2 yrs which is an eternity.
Damn, I thought he was back by now. Thanks
He is eligible to be activated because he messed up his eye the same time as Ward getting concussed. They just have not activated him yet.
They aren’t getting 11 wins and if they do it will take whole season that’s left to do it
Honestly, Im not a DJ fan. Im still mot buying into him. The Colts extending him is much like Tua or Lawrence – its stops your search for the guy because you have passable. (And thats DJs ceiling)
He is in a better organization with better support.
But how can you not feel sorry for this guy? Just as talks for a new contract are rumored this happens.
I don’t have to believe in DJ to feel bad for the guy.
Its probably good for the Colts to use this as an excuse to get out of negotiations and save face.
If they extend him they are not locking him in long term like those drafted qbs. His will be like the last Baker extension or less.
But his performance on a fractured tibula comes at the worst time still.
Yea agreed. I don’t like the QB but I’m rooting for him, though I think we know his ceiling but if he gets another huge deal just good for him.
Glad to see player safety is so important to the league and NFLPA!
A running qb with a broken leg 🤔🤐